blunted
Example Sentences
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JetBlue Airways recorded a bigger loss in the second quarter stemming from higher jet fuel prices, though it blunted about half of that damage with higher fares and strong customer demand.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
To this point, age has not blunted Messi's ability.
From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2026
China’s steady efforts to diversify its energy, especially in renewables, and building up its strategic petroleum reserves blunted the hit.
From Barron's ● May 7, 2026
Without that message, the itch-relief sensation is blunted, enabling excessive scratching that can damage the skin, according to Gualdani’s team.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 21, 2026
Both set helms upon their heads and chose blunted longswords from the bundle in the weapons chest.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
